Welcome to the Back-to-School Edition of Evergreen Park & Rec District's Healthy Living! newsletter!
Whether you have kids in school, are an empty nester or have no kids at all, you can't help but notice the change in Evergreen's character once the new school year begins. We see quieter Rec Centers during the day, boats on the lake on weekends only, morning and afternoon drop-off traffic jams, and new time commitments for school activities that keep everyone hopping. Here are some ideas for keeping the whole family healthy and balanced when the school year starts!
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Healthy Body
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Parents: For parents, the school year brings the added stress of homework, extracurricular activities, waking up early, and carpooling. Schedules are packed and personal time harder to find. How do you take care of yourself? Breaking Muscle has a few ideas, as does the EPRD website!
Kids: Keep the kids fit with Evergreen Park & Rec District's many after-school and CARA sports programs, including basketball, volleyball, cross country, flag football, cheerleading and more. Learn more.
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Healthy Mind
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Anxiety softens when we can create a space between ourselves and what we're experiencing. Here are some mindful ideas for handling the stress of the school year, from Mindful.org. In addition, EPRD offers a number of mind/body classes such as yoga and Pilates, as well as pampering massages.
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Healthy Eating
Lunch is an important time for kids to refuel in the middle of a busy school day, but trying to cook up a healthy school-lunch routine that satisfies both kids and parents can be a challenge. The Chicago Tribune to the rescue!
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Healthy Parenting
The transition from the blissful, unstructured days of summer to the rigor and discipline of school can be challenging. Here are some tips and activities to ease kids' transition and help prepare them for the new school year, from the US Department of Education.
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Healthy Aging
September is a great time to get started on better health practices at any age. Whether you're over 50, 60, 70 or beyond, it's never too late to take control of your health and even try something new. Learn how as HealthyAging.net celebrates Healthy Aging Month!
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Healthy Giving
Evergreen Lutheran Church and Mountain Foothills Rotary partner to stuff backpacks for 60 kids in need in five local schools. Their efforts help make sure their family will have food over the weekends and for special holidays. Get involved!
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Healthy Planet
As busy mothers round up pencils, pens, paper and other school supplies, let's remember to give a nod to environmental concerns and only buy what we truly need. GreenHome.com has some tips for returning to the school year sustainably.
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EPRD has a large variety of classes at Buchanan Park and Wulf Rec Centers to help you meet your health goals. Find classes and hours on our website, evergreenrecreation.com.
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